Cibel, Carina and Andrea are among the 3 million people who have left Venezuela as violence and a severe economic crisis grip their country. The three mothers have struggled in neighboring Colombia, but emergency support from the International Rescue Committee is helping them start to build a new life for their families.

In the past, accepting refugees united Republicans and Democrats. But the current administration has set the lowest number of refugee admissions in United States history. Take a look back at some of the U.S. presidents who took a more welcoming stance toward refugees.

Valentina, a 23-year-old psychology student, was forced to flee her home in El Salvador after her family was threatened by gangs. She was resettled by the IRC three years ago in Dallas where she has found hope, strength and courage to start a new life.

  Fariba, who left Afghanistan as a child, creates beautiful bags and jewelry from materials other refugees brought with them on boats to Greece. Now she's using her skills to start a business.

This month, the International Rescue Committee's crisis news roundup looks at new clashes threatening a ceasefire in Yemen, a worsening crisis that has driven millions of Venezuelans from their country, and fears an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could spread beyond its borders.

Meet five refugee women—as diverse as former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A.—who have made a mark on history.

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the nonprofit behind the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuts a powerful new short film titled Brave Girl Rising.

The situation in Venezuela is increasingly dire. Meet Andrea, one of more than one million Venezuelans who felt they had no choice but to leave everything behind and start a new life in neighboring Colombia. This is her story.

"Around the world, adolescent girls are at risk of violence, discrimination and lack of equal opportunities." Nicole Behnam of the International Rescue Committee describes the five most dangerous places for girls in 2019.

Alice is a South Sudanese refugee-turned-entrepreneur who runs a successful nut-roasting business in Uganda. Her family fled to Uganda after her village was attacked by militants. With the IRC' s support, Alice was able to kickstart her business. This is her story.